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Representative Gary Palmer has released a new campaign ad that features former President Donald Trump issuing a verbal, glowing endorsement of the Alabama conservative and his efforts to be re-elected to Congress in 2024.
Children's of Alabama, one of the state's premier pediatric hospitals, recently received a $233,000 donation. The contribution comes from a student led organization at the University of Alabama.
A new statue dedicated to civil rights legend Rosa Parks has been unveiled by the Equal Justice Initiative in downtown Montgomery. The organization held a ceremony Wednesday in the newly constructed Legacy Plaza to mark the occasion.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has led AG's from over twenty other states in filing a brief in the U.S. Supreme Court that supported former President Donald Trump's request to place a stay on his trial proceedings until the court can first rule on his claim of presidential immunity.
Broad Metro, a commercial real estate development company, has announced that its Stadium Trace development project in Hoover is progressing smoothly. The company said Thursday that it is set to begin Phase 2 of the project pending the approval of a Letter of Intent filed by Broad Metro with the Hoover City Council.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that it has awarded millions in new grant funding to three Alabama airports. The grants are part of a larger federal funding package that will aid 114 airports spread out over 44 states and three territories.
Regions Financial Corporation has appointed the former President and CEO of Autozone to serve on its board of directors and also on the board of its subsidiary, Regions Bank. Bill Rhodes, the new appointee, has over 20 years of experience in business leadership.
In big news for his campaign to become the next Chief Justice of Alabama, Bryan Taylor today announced that Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump's first National Security Advisor, and Veterans for Trump, a political organization funded by the Save America PAC., have both endorsed him.
At a recent House Agriculture Committee hearing, Representative Barry Moore spoke up in support of Alabama's farmers, ranchers, and foresters. In his remarks, the Congressman said that updates to American agricultural policy are of large personal importance.
Senator Katie Britt has brought forward legislation in the Senate aimed at protecting victims of sexual harassment and assault at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy who report possible perpetrators.
Governor Kay Ivey appears to have chosen her side in the gaming debate currently embroiling the state legislature. This morning Ivey took to X (formerly Twitter) to tell the state that she is very much in favor of allowing a public vote on the issue of gaming in Alabama.
Senator Tommy Tuberville joined FOX Business' Larry Kudlow on Monday to discuss the growing need for negotiation and diplomacy to end the war in Ukraine. The almost two year old conflict has resulted in massive casualties for both sides.
New legislation that would remove every current member of the board of the Alabama Department of Archives and History is making its way through the Alabama Senate. On Tuesday, the bill introduced by State Sen. Chris Elliot cleared the Senate County and Municipal Government Committee.
A University of Montevallo alum recently made history after becoming the first ever African-American to lead the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Willie Phillips was named acting chairman of the organization in early January by President Biden.
The University of Alabama received some major academic recognition recently. The school announced Tuesday that for the first time in its history it has been recognized as both a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Students and a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars.
Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday that Alabama's economy is continuing to shatter records. Not even two weeks ago, the Governor reported that the Port of Mobile generated $98 billion in annual economic impact for the state.
One of the Yellowhammer State's most well known outdoor enthusiasts passed away early Monday morning after a battle with cancer. James "Big Daddy" Lawler of Wilcox County was well known for his Gettin' Outdoors with BDL podcast and radio show as well as his decades long effort to promote the Alabama Black Belt Region's outdoor recreational opportunities.
According to a recent study led by Tripp Umbach, a firm that has completed over 100 feasibility studies globally for both medical and health science programs, Demopolis, Alabama is now the clear choice to be the home of the new, highly anticipated Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences.
Judge Sarah Stewart, candidate for Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, picked up another round of endorsements today from a group of thirty conservative sheriffs and law enforcement leaders from throughout the state.
Senator Katie Britt stopped by Larry Kudlow's FOX Business program late last week to discuss President Joe Biden's mental fitness to serve as President. The conversation on the topic was focused on a recent report issued
Brookwood Sports Complex, created in 1981, will be receiving some upgrades thanks to a recent grant from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund to the City of Brookwood.
Senator Katie Britt recently helped to introduce new legislation that she believes is imperative to establishing U.S. energy independence and security in both the present and going into the future.
A new bill that would remove State Treasurer Young Boozer from the process of administering loans worth millions to Birmingham Southern College has been brought forward in the Alabama state legislature.

